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Strange Signal From Beneath Antarctic Ice Baffles Scientists
June 30, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A cosmic particle detector flying high over Antarctica picked up a series of strange radio signals that appeared to be coming from below the ice - something current particle physics says shouldn’t be possible. The mysterious pulses, detected by the ANITA experiment and unconfirmed by other observatories, have scientists puzzled and wondering if this could be the first glimpse of dark matter or a completely new type of particle.
How A Megaquake Could Be Dire For Pacific Northwest
June 17, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
If a megaquake – also known as the “Big One” – were to hit the West Coast, scientists have a better idea of what might happen. Their findings were just published in a new study and what they found is definitely concerning.
What Is This Strange, Blood-Colored Waterfall In Antarctica?
May 17, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Have you ever seen something like this before? A glacier in Antarctica sporadically gushes blood-red liquid from deep below the ice. Here’s why.
Surprise: Antarctica Is A Desert
May 6, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
It might seem like it would be the snowiest place on Earth, but much of Antarctica rarely sees significant snow or rain. It is the coldest, windiest and driest continent on Earth. Here’s why.
Yellowstone Supervolcano Holds Up To Twice As Much Magma As We Thought
April 29, 2025, 6:48 am EDT
A new study using seismic waves revealed that the amount of magma underneath Yellowstone is much greater than previously thought.
Is Sea Salt The Reason For Less Lightning Over The Ocean?
March 23, 2025, 11:29 pm EDT
A study in the journal Nature Communications reveals that the salt in sea spray reduces the number of lightning strikes over the ocean, and scientists think these findings might help us in the future.
How Alcohol Can Help Crops Survive Drought
March 23, 2025, 11:29 pm EDT
Researchers pretreated plants with alcohol before putting them through drought-like conditions and the results may help save future agricultural production. For more information click here
Scientists Find Terrifying New Species of Pterosaur
March 23, 2025, 11:22 pm EDT
Scientists in Argentina have made an amazing discovery.
This Is What Hot Drinks And Alcohol Do To A Cold Body
March 23, 2025, 11:08 pm EDT
Do you opt for a hot chocolate, warm tea or a nip of spirits on a cold day? Are these drinks actually doing anything to warm you? Here’s what’s happening inside the body when you take a sip.
Gel Film Can Pluck Water from Desert Air
March 23, 2025, 11:06 pm EDT
Scientists and engineers have created an inexpensive product that they say is simple for anyone to use who needs access to clean drinking water.

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